Not Just Once Wesley Stromberg

Chapter 13

Chapter 13 - Still in the large corn maze.

"Are we going to be able to get out of here? haha," I questioned Luna.

"Of course we are, it's not that hard really, and even if we did, we could just turn around and walk through the corn instead of following the path until we get back to normal land."

I nodded and we kept going. We all decided to eat our snacks we packed. A perfect open spot, we sat down and talked for a few minutes.

"It's getting dark, the sun is going down," I popped a grape in my mouth.

"We'll be fine," Luna said eating a granola bar.

"Layla," I heard Wesley say across from me.

I looked at him. He raised back his hand like he was about to throw something. Wesley had a grape and was aiming for my mouth.

"We all know you have a secret talent," he winked.

"She is really good at that actually, whenever I do it, she doesn't miss," Luna agreed and laughed.

"All right, go!" I opened wide and he threw, and just like that, I caught it in my mouth. They all clapped and I bowed.

"Thank you, thank you," I said.

After we were all finished eating some snacks. It was now 7:30.

"Luna, I think we should start heading back now," I said. The darkness was overcoming the light.

"It is fine Layla, just trust me," she responded.

"Yeah stop being a baby," James and Wesley said in sync.

"I'm not I just- never mind," I sighed.

We kept walking, I started getting tired and scared. It was 8:00pm and everything was dark now. The trees foresaw any of the light that was left.

I began to hear things. I didn't know if it was just in my head but it was freaking me out.

"Did you guys hear that?" I questioned.

"Hear what?"

"That noise?"

"What nois-"

A crackle of branches broke and I clung on to Luna.

"Shayla calm down, it's just an animal, we are in the middle of the woods," she explained.

"I know but-"

I felt Wesley's hand sneak into mine.

"But what?" Luna asked.

I began getting butterflies again and didn't respond. I kind of felt safe now.

"But nothing...I was just over reacting," I said.

"Now you admit it," Scott rudely responded.

I'm guessing the only reason Wesley was holding my hand was because it was dark, and you could barely see anything. I held onto it tighter and got closer to him. We never made eye contact.

We were finally heading home. At least I think. I have no idea how Luna can see in these dark and dense woods. My heart was pounding, for some reason that stupid story Wesley told earlier was stuck in my head and I couldn't help but get the feeling that there was a little boy watching us.

"Seriously, none of you are scared that you might not be able to get back?" I asked.

None of them responded and I became very aggravated, but I think they were done with my crap.

"Wesley you are awful quite," James said.

"There is nothing to say," he let go of my hand.

A few minutes later, Luna stuttered.

"Um...I think we may have to split up..."

"Are you crazy!? you never do that! do you even watch scary movies?!" I yelled.

"Calm down! I didn't say we were lost," Luna replied.

"Well splitting up kinda says it for you," I crossed my arms.

"Layla and Scott, you come with me, James and Wesley, keep heading that way. Judging from the distance, if we were to all clap, we would hear each other. Clap if you need anything," Luna motioned us through some bushes and trees. I watched as Wesley went the other way. We both took one last look at each other. Like always, he smiled, then winked, and he was gone.

**

"Luna I think I see something!" I shouted, glaring at the light bulbs coming from the cabin.

"That's it!" she yelled. Scott, Luna, and I ran and got inside.

"All right, you guys head inside, I'm gonna clap and yell their names. They should be able to hear me," she ran back.

I got inside and jumped on my bed. I was so relieved I was back in here. My heart and mind could finally rest. I laid on my back and rubbed my eyes.

I thought I had seen something in the window. I ran up to it and shut the shade. Sitting back down, I sighed. I tried to sleep by shutting my eyes.

It was so silent...

"Hey."

I opened my eyes and my heart rate began going up again.

"What have I told you about sneaking up on me!?" I yelled. He put his hand over my mouth to shh me.

I gave him a confused face and aggravated face.

"Don't tell me what to do," I said.

"Luna is still out there looking for us, I came in through the window, which you should learn to lock," he winked and decreased the distance between us by moving closer.

"I don't think this is a good idea. You are my best friends step-brother. Quit messing around with me," I said. His face was getting near and near.

"Look if she found out I-" Wesley interrupted by kissing my lips and it worked perfectly. I kissed him back without a hesitation.

He gripped his hands on my waist and laid me down on the bed. I wrapped my arms around his neck and continued to kiss him.

"Layla! I can't find them!" Luna yelled really worried.

I got up and sighed, really angry.

"Go through the window, say you found a way," I shrugged and he climbed through.

"This," he pointed, "It never happened, and this will happen....not just once, he winked again and was gone.

Short chapter😬😬 sorry

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